Me, My Shelf and I: Maria Pinto

Maria Pinto

Kristan Lieb / Chicago Tribune

While not exactly a minimalist, Maria Pinto keeps things tidy. "In feng shui, the most important thing is to always clear your space," says the fashion designer, sitting in a Patricia Urquiola armchair in her River North condo. "I’m big on clearing.... There’s a balance of disorder and order I need to have around me."

While not exactly a minimalist, Maria Pinto keeps things tidy. "In feng shui, the most important thing is to always clear your space," says the fashion designer, sitting in a Patricia Urquiola armchair in her River North condo. "I’m big on clearing.... There’s a balance of disorder and order I need to have around me."